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En relación con la definición de latitud en la esfera terrestre, señale la afirmación CORRECTA.On the definition of latitude, mark the CORRECT statement.

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Correct answer: d) It is the arc of the local meridian from the equator to the local parallel.

Why it is correct

Latitude is measured along the meridian from the equator to us. It reaches 90º N or S.

Why the others are not

  • a) From the equator.
  • b) Along the meridian.
  • c) 90º.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Latitude: equator to parallel, ≤ 90º.

Where this question comes from

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